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Foreign and security policy

A grey eminence with a dark history

With new President Ebrahim Raisi and his cabinet, Iran's conservatives now hold all levers of power. This will complicate relations with the West

By Rouzbeh Parsi

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Democracy and society

The Bibi era is over – for now

Benjamin Netanyahu led Israel for twelve years. Now the way is clear for an anti-Netanyahu coalition – but a comeback can’t be ruled out

By Shimon Stein, Moshe Zimmermann

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Interviews

'A political solution in Syria is a long way off'

Human rights activist Joumana Seif on the re-election of Bashar al-Assad — and why there is nonetheless hope for the Syrian people

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Democracy and society

'The conflict can't be managed in the long term'

Hannes Alpen in East Jerusalem on the current escalation of violence in Israel and Palestine — and what needs to happen for it to stop

By Hannes Alpen

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Democracy and society

No Jerusalem, no elections

After losing their first chance to vote since 2006, Palestinians are deeply disappointed. The US, Israel, and the PA all bear responsibility

By Hannes Alpen

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Democracy and society

Israel elections: Netanyahu again short of a majority

After inconclusive results, Netanyahu could try form an unlikely alliance with Jewish ultra-Orthodox, ultra-nationalist factions and an Islamist party

By Paul Pasch

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Democracy and society

The failed revolution

Ten years after the Arab Spring, the Middle East and North Africa are the largest conflict zone in the world. What happened?

By Franz Maget

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Economy and ecology

An EU-MENA deal for green hydrogen could be a serious win-win

The EU's failed solar strategy saw China capture the market. It needs to not repeat the same mistake with green hydrogen

By Jonathan Walters

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Economy and ecology

The MENA region's ‘green hydrogen rush’

Germany and the EU launched ambitious ‘green’ hydrogen plans. To satisfy demand, all eyes are now on the MENA region

By Franziska Wehinger, Saad Raad

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Middle East/North Africa

Germany needs to speak up against annexation

Israel’s annexation of Palestinian territories would be a gross violation of international law. Germany needs to take a stand

By Hannes Alpen, Paul Pasch